TOCs - Page 5

First Trenitalia replaces Virgin Trains on West Coast Main Line from December, and will be shadow operator of HS2

Government cancels South Eastern franchise competition

FirstGroup and Government discussing franchise extension for Great Western Railway

"Major change could result in significant disruption. We see no reason at this stage to consider making changes to the franchise" - Andrew Jones

Virgin calls UK rail "uninvestable" as it eyes Spanish rail market, but union calls comments "shallow"

Until the level of risk reduces, Stagecoach says it will not bid for more franchises

Abellio replaces Stagecoach on East Midlands franchise

First of 20 new 12-car units for Greater Anglia is delivered to the UK

Rail Minister confirms future of TSGN franchise is under review

PIP DUNN looks back at how the event of the decade was staged